Paul Brand, Convex
AIG’s $2.1bn (£1.5bn) acquisition of a 35% minority stake in Convex marks a defining moment both for the specialty insurer and for Paul Brand, the CEO who has been tasked with steering its growth since 2022.
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The deal, which also saw AIG take a 9.9% stake in Convex’s majority shareholder Onex Corporation
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